Visit of Dr Yasmine Fouad, Executive Secretary of the UNCCD, with Her Delegation to the PAGGW Headquarters
October 30, 2025
Dr Yasmine Fouad, the new Executive Secretary of the UNCCD, visited the headquarters of the Pan-African Agency of the Great Green Wall (PAGGW) on 30 October 2025, marking a strong commitment to land restoration. This meeting strengthened the strategic cooperation between the UNCCD and the PAGGW to combat desertification.
Key points of the visit:
- High-level visit: Dr Yasmine Fouad, an expert in environmental diplomacy, took office in early 2026, having been appointed to succeed Ibrahim Thiaw.
- Objective: To discuss the implementation of the Great Green Wall and the alignment of strategies with the UNCCD’s 2026 agenda, which places emphasis on drought resilience and land restoration.
- Strengthened commitment: The visit underscores the importance of the PAGGW as a key partner of the UNCCD for impact on the ground.
The visit highlights the vision of Dr Fouad, who links land restoration to the resilience of ecosystems and populations.
